U.S (DEMAND PROGRESS) : It’s time for CONGRESS to pass FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR JOURNALISTS.

 

 

 

Tell the Senate : I urge you to pass the PRESS act to preserve press freedom. The PRESS Act would shield journalists from being forced to give up sources and block government seizure of phone and email records. These rights are absolutely essential in any functioning democracy. SIGN THE PETITION! Ron DeSantis wants a new law that makes it easier for him to sue journalists. The extreme proposal would sharply curb press freedom and punish media outlets by overturning long-standing protections against frivolous defamation lawsuits. This is all part of a larger war on the media by DeSantis and Trump. Congress can strengthen press protections right now — and there’s even bipartisan support behind it. Sign the petition: Demand Congress pass the PRESS Act to protect journalists from DeSantis’ extreme legislation. Democracy requires freedom for journalists to critically cover politicians. But Ron DeSantis is pursuing legislation to help himself, not journalism and the First Amendment. The PRESS Act would give media outlets a slew of federal protections including shielding journalists from being forced to give up sources and blocking government seizure of phone and email records. These rights are absolutely essential in any functioning democracy. Congress can step in now to counter DeSantis’ attack on press freedoms if they pass the PRESS Act now. Add your name: It’s time for Congress to pass federal protections for journalists. ADD YOUR NAME

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